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    WELD 311A - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding

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    Description
    This course covers basic or beginning level Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) welding. This course includes safe work practices, safety in the welding industry, welding equipment selection, beginning technical drawings used in the welding industry, measuring and cutting, the five basic welds, and thermal cutting processes including Oxyacetalyne Cutting OFC) and Plasma. Students will demonstrate the ability to weld the five basic welds (Butt, Lap, Outside corner, Tee, and Edge) in the horizontal and flat positions using the SMAW process. Noncredit Grading: Pass/No Pass None Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NONC COD GE: None CalGETC: None